The Effect of Using Multimedia over Books to the Academic Performance of the Selected Grade 10 Students of Camp Vicente Lim Integrated School

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Multimedia, considering as one of the most influential forms of information is utilized to make learning more effective. As a student who lives in an era where internet usage dominates most information sources, they find information mush accessible in this form. It is also viewed that achievement, motivation and learning attitudes of students with different learning styles change positively when teaching designs are supported by technology, including multimedia.

However, it can't be denied that information written in books equal and even sometimes considered more reliable than the ones being promoted by academic institutions the thought of making students learn manually.

Hence, a study conducted by Al-Hariri and Al-Hattami (2016) stated that there is indeed a possible relationship between students' use of technology and their achievements classes most especially with secondary and tertiary level.

METHODS

The researcher made use of the descriptive design with a questionnaire checklist as the main tool to obtain necessary information. A survey was conducted for the selected Grade 10 students, gather the data for systematic analysis and interpretation. Interpreted data was utilized for future innovations in teaching styles.

RESULTS

The respondents/participants perceived essential elements on the following challenges: Among the questions, the following have the highest figure in percentage: A. Improves the student's interest in learning, with 3.05%. B. Improves the student's understanding, 2.55%. C. Improves critical thinking, 2.35%. As to the variable, "interested in multimedia over books in learning”, 73% of the students strongly answered yes while 23% answered no.

Multimedia hit the best interest/impact to the students for them to learn and develop the student's skills. It also improves the student's creativity and thinking ability during the class.

DISCUSSIONS

Generally, the results establish the need to enrich some focal points for guidance and governance. The use of animations, video presentations, and pictures help the students to learn is highly advisable. Hence, it is advised that every school must prioritize the use of multimedia facilities in the function rooms of the school.

On the same view, limit only the approved device of the internet to be used in the learning process to avoid improper use of the internet.